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- … Belarus Economic and trade information Country brief | [PDF 528 KB] Country/Economy Fact Sheet (PDF) Travel information Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au Read the travel advice for Belarus Subscribe to updates Get the right travel insurance For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular … Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers . Embassies and consulates Australia The Australian Embassy in Russia is responsible for Belarus Belarus The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus Last Updated: 24 April 2019 … Economic and trade information Country …https://dfat.gov.au/geo/belarus
- … Belarus country brief Key engagement Friendly bilateral relations and cooperation in international organisations. Bilateral relations Australia established diplomatic relations with Belarus following its independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991. We share a friendly bilateral relationship, and … in international organisations. Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Arts and Culture with Belarus during Deputy Foreign Minister Rybakov's visit to Australia in February 2015. A Memorandum of Understanding on …https://dfat.gov.au/geo/belarus/belarus-country-brief
- … the United Kingdom have released a joint statement on the 5th anniversary of the fraudulent 2020 presidential election in Belarus and the subsequent human rights crackdown. Joint statement from the Commonwealth of Australia, Canada, and The … regime launched a brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors following the fraudulent 2020 presidential election in Belarus. We - Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom - stand united in condemning the ongoing repression and human rights … have been unjustly detained, subjected to torture, or forced into exile. These actions represent a flagrant breach of Belarus’ international law obligations and are a serious violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The regime’s …https://dfat.gov.au/news/media-release/joint-statement-5th-anniversary-fraudulent-2020-presidential-election-belarus -
- … Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland: We are united in our condemnation of the sham presidential elections in Belarus on 26 January and the ongoing human rights violations perpetrated by the Belarusian regime. Recently announced … days before the elections prevented ODIHR’s access to key stages of the election process. These actions are at odds with Belarus’ international commitments and demonstrate a clear desire to avoid transparency in the electoral process. We condemn … Lukashenko regime and call on them to release the over 1,250 political prisoners who remain unjustly detained. We urge Belarus to follow its international human rights obligations and OSCE commitments in all respects, including restoring an …https://dfat.gov.au/news/media-release/joint-statement-belarus-presidential-election -
- … advice. Travel advice and consular assistance Australians should follow the latest travel advice for Ukraine, Russia and Belarus: Ukraine Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller Russia Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller Belarus Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller Our ability to provide consular assistance in Ukraine is severely limited. … tariff treatment and imposed an additional tariff of 35 per cent on goods produced or manufactured by Russia or Belarus. Implemented the G7+ price caps on Russian oil and refined petroleum products. Directed Export Finance Australia to …https://dfat.gov.au/crisis-hub/russias-invasion-ukraine -
- … Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue OHCHR Report on Belarus 17 March 2022 Australian Statement Australia thanks the High Commissioner for her report. Australia strongly … condemns the Belarusian Government’s role in aiding and assisting Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is complicit in Russia’s act of aggression and accordingly has international responsibility for violating the prohibition on the use of force and international human rights law. We strongly urge Belarus to stop allowing Russia to launch attacks from Belarus. Australia, has imposed significant sanctions to inflict …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/49th-session-human-rights-council/interactive-dialogue-ohchr-report-belarus -
- … Belarusian opposition blogger and passenger, Roman Protasevich. … Interception of a Ryanair flight by the Government of Belarus …https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-release/interception-ryanair-flight-government-belarus -
- … 18 September 2020 Download print version Australian Statement for the urgent debate on Belarus, 18 September 20200 [DOCX 123 KB] Australia is deeply concerned at the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus and thanks the High Commissioner for highlighting this issue in her Oral Update to the Council. Australia was … detention of protesters, journalists and opposition members, both before and after the election. Australia calls on Belarus to free imprisoned presidential candidates and members of the opposition and those detained during peaceful …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/45th-session-human-rights-council/australian-statement-urgent-debate-belarus
- … President Alexander Lukashenko and members of his family. … Australia places additional sanctions on Russia and Belarus …https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-release/australia-places-additional-sanctions-russia-and-belarus -
- … 18 September 2020 Download print version Joint Statement led by Canada on Internet shutdowns in Belarus, 18 September 2020 [DOCX 20 KB] We, the signatories, are deeply troubled by and condemn the recently reported and ongoing use of partial and complete Internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content blocking, by the Government of Belarus in the aftermath of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections. Shutdowns and blocking or filtering of … media and other digital communication platforms, further erode civic space. We will continue to stand with the people of Belarus, who are making their voices heard in spite of these oppressive measures, and we are especially heartened by the …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/45th-session-human-rights-council/joint-statement-internet-shutdowns-belarus